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	West Quoddy Head Lighthouse History
		Peter Godfrey, the second keeper, was at West Quoddy Head from 1813 until his death at age 82 in 1839.
		West Quoddy Head Light's famous red and white stripes appear to have been added soon after the present tower was built.
		Whenever the stripes on West Quoddy Head Light are repainted, a coat of gray primer goes on before the red stripes.
	www.lighthouse.cc /westquoddy/history.html (1383 words)

	West Quoddy Head Lighthouse
		West Quoddy Head Light is located in Lubec, Maine, on the northern most part of Maine’s ocean coast.
		The lighthouse grounds are a part of Quoddy Head State Park.
		Turn right onto the road marked “Quoddy Head State Park” and follow it to the park (day use only) and the lighthouse.
	www.rickslighthouses.com /west_quoddy.htm (396 words)

	Quoddy Head State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Quoddy Head State Park is a park located four miles off Maine Route 189 in Lubec, Maine on the easternmost point of land in the United States.
		On its 532 acres (2.2 km²), purchased by the state in 1962, the park features 4.5 miles (7 km) of hiking trails, extensive forests, two bogs, diverse habitat for rare plants, and the striking, red-and-white striped lighthouse tower of West Quoddy Head Light.
		In 1808, West Quoddy Head Light became the easternmost lighthouse in the United States.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quoddy_Head_State_Park (0 words)

	West Quoddy Island Lighthouse by Harbour Lights
		The original lighthouse tower at West Quoddy Head was built in 1808 and used only 50 years, when the existing tower was put into service.
		West Quoddy Head, along with its fellow lights on Libby Islands and Mistake Island were extremely effective in preventing shipwrecks; even so, there were disasters, among them the destruction of the Ella G. Ellis in 1906.
		West Quoddy Head ME Production Modifications: As one of the 'Original 17' Harbour Lights, approximately the first 250 pieces were cast in Southern California.
	www.harbourlights.com /catalog/1991/hl_quoddy.htm (0 words)

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		At West Quoddy Head, tides rise and fall an average of 15.8 feet in six hours.
		Quoddy Head State Park, located on the peninsula of West Quoddy Head is the easternmost point in the United States.
		West Quoddy Head is wrapped in fog for an average of 59 days a year and
	www.rvtravelog.com /quoddyhead.dir/quoddyhead1.htm (0 words)

	Granite marker proclaims Quoddy lighthouse as easternmost point - Boston.com - N.H. - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Generations of parents have told their children that the West Quoddy Head lighthouse is the easternmost point in the United States.
		LUBEC, Maine --Generations of parents have told their children that the West Quoddy Head lighthouse is the easternmost point in the United States.
		The lighthouse's geographic latitude and longitude are etched into the stone: 44-48-9 N, 66-57-1 W. The marker stands next to the visitor center of the 49-foot lighthouse, which was built in 1808 and is known for its colorful red and white candy stripes.
	www.boston.com /news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2005/08/01/granite_marker_proclaims_quoddy_lighthouse_as_easternmost_point (0 words)

	Charles Wysocki - West Quoddy Head Light, Maine - Christ-Centered Art
		Built in 1808 at the order of President Thomas Jefferson, the original rubble work tower was replaced in 1858 by the iron one that stands at the end of Quoddy Head Peninsula in Quoddy Head State Park.
		On summer weekends, tourists flock to West Quoddy Head, but the light's biggest audience is composed of fishermen sailing home, and the crews of coastal cargo ships, yachts, and passing deep sea vessels.
		West Quoddy Head Light, Maine copyright © 1991 by Charles Wysocki.
	www.christcenteredmall.com /stores/art/wysocki/west-quoddy-head-light.htm (360 words)

	West Quoddy Head ME Lighthouse by Harbour Lights
		West Quoddy Head Lighthouse stands on the eastern most point of the United States, on the west side of Quoddy Narrows.
		West Quoddy Head is one of Maine's oldest lighthouses, and according to legend, has some of Maine's oldest "inhabitants." Ghost stories abound here.
		We've captured West Quoddy Head's unique beauty and character in our replica, shown after the tower was rebuilt in 1858.
	www.harbourlights.com /catalog/2001/hl_west_quoddy_GLOW.htm (0 words)

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		West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, the easternmost point in the contiguous United States.
		Fog dew on evergreens at West Quoddy Head.
		The high tide line is marked by wet rocks on the left and dry on the right on the cobble beach at West Quoddy Head.
	www.photolib.noaa.gov /coastline/coind57.htm (0 words)

	Quoddy Head State Park, a Maine State Park
		Quoddy Head State Park is located four miles off Maine Route 189 in Lubec on the easternmost point of land in the United States.
		In 1808, West Quoddy Head Light became the easternmost lighthouse in the United States.
		Quoddy Loop--Lubec, Trescott & Whiting, Maine - Lubec, Trescott and Whiting, Maine, in the international Quoddy Loop withing the western...
	www.stateparks.com /quoddy_head.html (483 words)

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		WEST QUODDY GIFTS, really is the easternmost Gift Shop in the United States, and is located at the 45th Parallel, mid-way between the North Pole and Equator.
		Our shop greets you at the entrance of Quoddy Head State Park, which is also home to West Quoddy Head Light, the famous candy-striped lighthouse which has the distinction of being located on the easternmost point of land in the United States.
		Inspired by the unique and rustic beauty of the park and lighthouse, we specialize in West Quoddy Head Light memorabilia, including many of our own exclusive designs on t-shirts and sweatshirts.
	www.westquoddygifts.com /about.html (0 words)

	West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association
		The Quoddy Head Lighthouse is a substantial structure which has received no major damage in the 149 years since it was built.
		The family of Keeper Howard "Bob" Gray (who served at West Quoddy from 1934 to 1952) has told me that the small red building was his workshop.
		The working 1/3 size West Quoddy model at Lake Havasu, Arizona, was (we believe) either their first or second replica.
	www.westquoddy.com /wq_faq.htm (1755 words)

	Lighthouses@Lighthouse Digest ... Women of the Lights
		Much of Junia Lehman's life revolves around West Quoddy Head Lighthouse, the iconic candy-striped tower in Lubec, Maine, at the easternmost point of the United States.
		A volunteer group, the West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association (WQHLKA), was formed several years ago to enhance the experience of visitors to West Quoddy Head Light, and a seasonal visitors' center was eventually opened in the former keeper's house.
		Junia says that David Jones, a ranger at Quoddy Head State Park, was instrumental in sparking her involvement with WQHLKA.
	www.lhdigest.com /Digest/StoryPage.cfm?StoryKey=2493 (951 words)

	West Quoddy Head -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		West Quoddy Head in (Click link for more info and facts about Lubec, Maine) Lubec, Maine is the easternmost point in the (North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776) United States.
		West Quoddy Head is adjacent to the Quoddy Narrows, a narrow strait between (A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada) Canada and the United States.
		Since 1808, there has been a (A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships) lighthouse on the site to guide ships through this waterway.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/w/we/west_quoddy_head.htm (0 words)

	West Quoddy Head Light
		West Quoddy Head Light stands at the end of Quoddy Head Road in Lubec, Maine and marks the western entrance to Cobscook Bay and the St. Croix River.
		It was established during 1890 and stand on the west side of the Lubec Channel, south of the town of Lubec.
		The tower is lined inside with brick and rests on a cylindrical fl foundation pier sunk into the clay forming the ocean floor.
	home.cinci.rr.com /seadrift/westquoddy.html (0 words)

	More Lighthouses
		West Quoddy Head is at Lubec, the most eastern part of the United States.
		It is the lowest level lighthouse in New England, and also the second oldest lighthouse (Boston lighthouse is the oldest.) At present it is being refurbished.
		Sankaty Head Light Station is on the eastern part of the island of Nantucket.
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	Birding West Quoddy Head
		As you can see, West Quoddy Head has a lovely lighthouse, seen here just after sunset.
		The dawn was pink as we walked along the cliff into the West Quoddy woods.
		West Quoddy Head is one of the best places for northern specialties.
	www.birdingamerica.com /Maine/westquoddy.htm (347 words)

	Quoddy Loop Lighthouses--Maine & New Brunswick
		Visitors to East Quoddy Light are apt to see one--or both--ferries and they steam the 13 miles (2-to-2.5 hours) between the mainland and the large island at the mouth of Fundy Bay.
		Standing attention at the eastern edge of the United States, this candy-striped lighthouse protects vessels from the rocky shore and shoals of West Quoddy Head, while looking across the water to Liberty Point on Campobello Island (about 1.25 miles away) and Grand Manan (about 9 miles away).
		The light is leased to West Quoddy Lighthouse Keepers Association of Lubec, Maine.
	www.quoddyloop.com /lights.htm (1701 words)

	Quoddy Head State Park - Hiking Trails
		Quoddy Head State Park has five trails, each providing access to a different feature of the park.
		BOG TRAIL This trail branches off the Inland Trail near High Ledge and Leads to West Quoddy Head Bog.
		COASTAL TRAIL The park's longest trail, it provides spectacular ocean views and a close look at West Quoddy Head's cliffs.
	www.state.me.us /doc/parks/programs/history/quoddy/quoddytrails.htm (0 words)

	LUBEC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Quoddy Loop - Lubec - Description of Lubec and surrounding area.
		West Quoddy Gifts - we specialize in West Quoddy memorabilia, our passion for lighthouses and the Downeast way of life is evident in our line of selective food, gifts and clothing.
		West Quoddy Head Light Keepers Association, Inc. - Colorful photos of West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Visitores Center, a non-profit organization, providing informative exhibits, community and area information and access to Association Membership and Merchandise oeder forms.
	www.newenglandinfo.net /maine/wash/lubec.htm (0 words)

	American Lighthouse Foundation - West Quoddy Head Light
		A clear, sun-splashed day enhanced the vibrancy of greens and blues on the seascape as the familiar red and white, candy-striped West Quoddy Lighthouse stood sentinel in magnificent splendor during the dedication ceremony.
		The West Quoddy Lighthouse possesses an iconic standing not only in the State of Maine but throughout America as well.
		Harrison went on to say, “West Quoddy Head Light is one of the most recognizable lighthouses in Maine, and even in the world.
	www.lighthousefoundation.org /newsroom/national_westquoddy_markerdedication_2005july30.htm (975 words)

	Vacation Rental Near West Quoddy Head Light
		Located approximately one mile from West Quoddy Head Light, the easternmost point of land in the United States.
		Directions: Off of Route 1, headed north on Route 189 towards Lubec, look for the Quoddy Head State Park signs and turn right at the South Lubec Road sign (it is on the corner and there is a store there called Jones' Redemption Center).
		There will be a sign for a gift shop called West Quoddy Gifts on the left-hand side of the road, take that left and go to the end of the short dirt road, my house is the white house nearest the shore with light blue trim.
	www.westquoddygifts.com /rental (0 words)

	Washington County Maine Area
		The lighthouse is the feature attraction at West Quoddy Head State Park, a 400-acre park which offers some outstanding hiking trails and beaches to comb.
		The other lighthouse in the area is at East Quoddy Head on the island of Campobello.
		The section of coast in question is located about seven miles west of Lubec and was settled in the early 1800's by John and Hiram Balch who were soon followed by such families as the McFaddens, Tuckers, Condons, Cheneys, Kelleys, Andrews and Allens.
	www.mainerec.com /wcintrst.asp?Category=143&PageNum=143 (0 words)

	West Quoddy Lighthouse
		West Quoddy Head Lighthouse is located in the easternmost point in the continental United States.
		About a 10 minute drive from the West Quoddy Lighthouse, is a very nice gift shop worth visiting..."West Quoddy Gifts".
		Directions: From U.S. Highway 1, turn toward Lubec on Route 169; then turn right at the sign for Quoddy Head State Park.
	www.zonianlady.com /wq/wq.html (0 words)

	West Quoddy Lighthouse
		The surrounding buildings and grounds are maintained by the Maine Department of Parks and Lands as well as the West Quoddy Head Light Keeper's Association.
		West Quoddy Light is considered the easternmost lighthouse in the continental United States.
		At that point Quoddy Head Road forks off to the left.
	www.cyberlights.com /lh/maine/wquoddy.htm (234 words)

	West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Nautical Lamp by Boston Lightworks by Boston Lighthouse Lamps
		West Quoddy Head Lighthouse Nautical Lamp by Boston Lightworks by Boston Lighthouse Lamps
		West Quoddy, with its familiar and friendly red and white stripes, rises just 49 feet, but the lighthouse is situated on land that puts its lens 83 feet above the ocean.
		The present West Quoddy Head Light was built in 1858 to replace the original light, which was ordered to be built by Thomas Jefferson.
	www.gonauticalgifts.com /prodList.cfm/2213,M,Quoddy_Head_Lighthouse_Nautical_Lamp,1,1,F,MX1 (160 words)

	Peacock House - Local Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Probably one of Lubec's most known attractions is this perfect view and hiking area called West Quoddy Head.
		Be sure to visit the West Quoddy Gift Shop for the rememberences you are sure to want to take home with you.
		Further west is St. Stephen and the major crossing point into Calais (pronounced KAL US, Mainers insist).
	www.peacockhouse.com /local.htm (0 words)

	The Art Store - West Quoddy Head Posters and Prints
		graffiti has grown enough that a west -end company has found a niche market in removing unwanted spray paint and preventing the paint from adhering to surfaces.
		After all, most denominations in the West invest authority in the congregation, not in the pastor or the bishop.
		finalised their local arrangements to take West Bromwich Albion to their area and said they were 'working diligently to complete the requisite contract'.
	www.albanyhost.us /art-store/10046796.html (0 words)

	Maine Destination, Getaway, and Hotel Guide - Lodging Help in Maine
		The Canadian province of Quebec lies to the northwest and west.
		Along the Atlantic coast is West Quoddy Head, a peninsula that marks the easternmost point in the United States.
		From east to west, its greatest width is 210 miles (338 kilometers).
	www.gam-web.com /maine (0 words)

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